S.3757

Requires Attorney General to revise law enforcement use of force policy; implements certain reforms.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3757 mandates the Attorney General to revise law enforcement use of force policy, implementing reforms.

New Jersey S3757 requires the Attorney General to revise the policy for the use of force by law enforcement officers. The revised policy must include de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention tactics, and alternatives to force when feasible. It also mandates comprehensive guidelines for approved methods and devices for applying force, and requires officers to intervene when observing another officer using excessive force. The policy must be published within seven months of the bill's enactment and includes provisions for training, evaluation, and reporting of use of force incidents.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee